Omaha Beach
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c170b53
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Omaha Beach
Went there today, very moving, impressive. Any members in the association with relatives that had a hand in the assault?
Jim McIntosh..
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
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cfzxo
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Re: Omaha Beach
Hi Jim, My father-in-law was taken prisoner on Juno Beach. He says that he will always remember the feel of a 9mm lugar barrel stuck in his ribs when he was captured. The veterans group is sure getting smaller these last few years.
Bill CFZXO 55170B 180hp
Bill CFZXO 55170B 180hp
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GAHorn
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Re: Omaha Beach
We are losing WW-2 veterans faster today ...than we were during the war. They truly are "the greatest generation."
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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Bruce Fenstermacher
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Re: Omaha Beach
Recently after the deaths of a long time retired teacher and another a father of a long time friend of mine, I found out through their obituaries that they were WWII Vets. Of course their age should have been a clue but all to many times it just doesn't click. I wish I'd known.
Most Veterans of all wars or conflicts don't wear their service on their sleeve. Kind of a shame in many respects.
Thanks to all who serve in any capacity.
Most Veterans of all wars or conflicts don't wear their service on their sleeve. Kind of a shame in many respects.
Thanks to all who serve in any capacity.
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Bruce Fenstermacher, Past President, TIC170A
Email: brucefenster at gmail.com
Bruce Fenstermacher, Past President, TIC170A
Email: brucefenster at gmail.com
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